Patricia Lee Bair, 78, of Trenton, died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. She was born September 11, 1944 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Edmond and Ruby Lee, nee Pheihl, Dickerson. She married Donald Bair January 7, 1965 in New Baden and he survives in Trenton.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Patricia Sue (Daniel) Nord of Colorado Springs, CO; and three grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Christine Bair.
Mrs. Bair worked for We Care Day Care in Highland and was a Peppermint Preschool teacher for over 25 years at E&R Church. She was a member of St. John UCC in Trenton, and a story hour lady at the Trenton Library for 25 years. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, reading, gardening, embroidering, and crafting with sea shells.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton with Rev. Christy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Trenton Cemetery in Trenton.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Nordike Funeral Home in New Baden and again on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. until time of services at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton.
Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ and will be received at the funeral home.